The Municipality of Oslo has banned the use of fire in forests, recreational and private areas, including permanent fire pits, parks and green spaces, from June 15, 2023. Oslo Municipality and Fire Department today announced a temporary regulation effective June 15, 2023, banning the use of fire in the commune. It is very dry, which increases the risk of grass, heath and forest fires in the municipality.
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We must do everything in our power to prevent this from possible fires. We are aware that this is a decision that interferes with people's private lives. On the other hand, there have already been many grass, moor and forest fires caused by carelessness. Our teams extinguish fires in the field every day. In addition, there have been many fires in garbage cans caused by disposable grills. Since there is now an obvious risk of fire, we have no choice but to tighten the regulations.
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The ban on the use of fire applies to private and public areas
The temporary order prohibits the lighting of fires such as bonfires, the use of barbecues, camping stoves, other cooking appliances, hearths and other sources of fire (wood, coal, briquettes, grass, branches, etc.) in the forest and other recreational areas and places where fire can spread easily. This also applies to private land.
In this ordinance, private land includes property, agricultural crops, pastures and similar areas. This means that it will now not be allowed to use established and prepared fire pits in Oslo. Landowners who have created fire pits, both private and public, must close them off to users for fires and barbecuing. The ban also applies to parks and green areas. A person who intentionally or carelessly violates the regulation may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the Fire and Explosion Protection Act, § 42.
Barbecue in private gardens
Brann- og redningsetaten emphasizes that you are still allowed to grill in your garden. In addition, you can barbecue in school playgrounds, parking lots and sports grounds, as long as they are not located near forests and recreational areas. As always, everyone has a responsibility to exercise caution when carrying out activities that could lead to a fire.
No bonfires
The ban means that Midsummer bonfires will not be allowed this year. Previously issued permits are considered automatically revoked.
Duration of the regulation
The temporary regulation applies from June 15 to June 30. If the fire risk is significantly reduced, we will consider lifting this regulation earlier. The lifting of the ban will be announced in the same way as the introduction of this regulation.
After the regulation is abolished, the general ban on lighting fires will continue to apply. This ban applies every year from April 15 to September 15 throughout the country and generally prohibits lighting fires. fire in or near forests and other recreational areas. In addition to campfires, this also includes the use of disposable grills, fire pits and other grilling equipment. Remember that you are responsible whenever you start a fire, regardless of time or place.
Be careful when using barbecues and other devices that can cause fire, including on private property, especially on balconies, terraces and gardens.
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Source: Municipality of Oslo
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